Hi! I’m Elizabeth. Welcome to A Day from Scratch.

I am a native Houstonian, Ole Miss rebel, professional chef and entrepreneur. I established A Day from Scratch, a boutique catering service specializing in custom cuisine for weekly meals, cocktail parties, intimate dinners, special celebrations and every occasion in between.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Mississippi. Through living in a few different cities, pursuing a few different careers, I found my creative outlet in the kitchen.  My love of cooking and its role in community building and memory-making led me to further my culinary education. I studied my craft at Le Cordon Bleu, cooking cuisines from around the globe and eating my way through Texas. I have worked in various restaurants, a spa, for a catering company all while growing A Day from Scratch through word of mouth and tasteful dinners since 2012.

On this website you will find recipes, culinary musings, and a little bit about my daily life.

Some fun tidbits about me:

1. I’m obsessed with Pizza, and my dreams came true when I had a slice in Italy.

2. I’m an Ole Miss Rebel, Hotty Toddy!

3. I love to eat peanut butter, especially crunchy, right out of the jar.

4. I’m an adventurous eater and will try anything at least once.

5. I have what some would call an unhealthy love of Reba McEntire. Just ask my mom.

6. Yoga pants and aprons are may daily wardrobe.

7. I love to hunt and fish.

8. I’m a sucker for a margarita with fresh squeezed juices.

9. … and while we are at it I’m a sucker for a good glass of wine.

10. I believe life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful!